Outdoor electrical connector with dust cover

Abstract

The utility model discloses an outdoor electric connector with dust cover relates to electric connector field, including mounting panel, the mounting panel outer wall is provided with the connector body, and the fixed mounting of connector body outer wall has the fixed plate, the fixed plate outer wall is equipped with the protection assembly, and the protection assembly includes the dust cover of torsional spring installation in the fixed plate outer wall, and the dust cover outer wall rotatory installation has the rotating cover, and rotating cover inner wall is equipped with the limit block, the connector body outer wall is set up and is equipped with the limit slot of limit groove, the fixed plate outer wall is equipped with the fixed component. This one has dust cover's outdoor electric connector, through the protection assembly, can cover the whole fixed plate and connector body when not using electric connector, effectively blocks dust, rain, sand and so on polluting material and invades the inside connector, greatly reduces the probability of the occurrence of the failure such as contact failure, short circuit because of environmental factor, significantly promotes the use stability and service life of electric connector under the complex environment outdoors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical connector technology, specifically to an outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connectors are electromechanical components used to connect or disconnect circuits. They conduct current or signals through contacts and consist of contacts, insulators, housings, and accessories. They provide mechanical connections and are widely used in communications, automotive, industrial automation, and other fields. They must balance electrical performance with mechanical stability.

[0003] In the prior art, Chinese Patent No. CN218275319U discloses a circular electrical connector, including a female plug-in, one end of which is inserted into a male plug-in, and a flange is fixed on the outer wall of the male plug-in. A spring auxiliary component is installed on the end of the female plug-in away from the male plug-in. An alignment structure is provided between the female plug-in and the flange. The alignment structure includes a guide rod. A through hole is horizontally opened on the top of the female plug-in near the male plug-in. The guide rod slides above the female plug-in and passes through the through hole. A guide groove is opened inside the flange and above the male plug-in. By providing the guide groove, connecting cap, guide rod, and through hole, the guide rod slides on the female plug-in through the through hole. The guide rod is fixed above the female plug-in by the connecting cap. The male plug-in guides the guide rod through the guide groove on the flange. When the guide groove and guide rod are in tandem, the male plug-in and the female plug-in are accurately aligned, realizing the accurate alignment function of the circular electrical connector.

[0004] Based on the above materials, in outdoor power usage scenarios, existing electrical connectors, as key components for circuit connection, are exposed to complex environmental conditions for extended periods when not in use. Contaminants such as dust, rainwater, and sand can easily enter the electrical connector, leading to poor contact, short circuits, and other malfunctions, severely affecting the normal use and lifespan of the electrical connector. Furthermore, electrical connectors are typically fixed to the outer wall of the mounting plate with multiple sets of bolts, making disassembly and assembly cumbersome. Therefore, we propose an outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover to solve the problem mentioned in the background art. In outdoor electrical scenarios, existing electrical connectors, as key components for circuit connection, need to be exposed to complex environmental conditions for a long time when not in use. Dust, rainwater, sand and other pollutants can easily enter the electrical connector, leading to poor contact, short circuits and other faults, which seriously affect the normal use and service life of the electrical connector. In addition, electrical connectors are usually fixed to the outer wall of the mounting plate by multiple sets of bolts, which is cumbersome to disassemble and assemble. Therefore, we propose an outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover, comprising a mounting plate, a connector body disposed on the outer wall of the mounting plate, and a fixing plate fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the connector body, characterized in that: the outer wall of the fixing plate is provided with a protective component for protecting the connector body, and the protective component includes a dust cover with a torsion spring mounted on the outer wall of the fixing plate, and a rotating cover rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the dust cover, and a limiting block provided on the inner wall of the rotating cover, a limiting groove being formed on the outer wall of the connector body, a handle being fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the rotating cover, and a fixing component for fixing the connector body being provided on the outer wall of the fixing plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the connector bodies are arranged in an array on the outer wall of the mounting plate, the outer wall of the fixing plate is in contact with the outer wall of the mounting plate, the dust cover covers the entire fixing plate, and the inner wall of the dust cover is in contact with the outer wall of the fixing plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the rotating cover is located in the middle of the dust cover, and the rotating cover has a U-shaped cross-section. The inner wall of the rotating cover fits against the outer wall of the connector body end. The outer wall of the rotating cover has a groove, and the groove has a circular design.

[0009] Furthermore, the dust cover has a raised ring in the middle, and the outer wall of the raised ring fits against the inner wall of the groove. The handle is located on the outer wall of the end of the rotating cover away from the connector body, and the handle has a rectangular cross-section.

[0010] Furthermore, two sets of limiting blocks are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the rotating cover, and the thickness of the limiting blocks is less than the length of the rotating cover. The limiting groove has an L-shaped cross-section and is set at an equal angle at the end of the connector body. The inner wall of the limiting groove is in contact with the outer wall of the limiting block.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a locking block that is slidably mounted on the outer wall of the fixing plate, and an unlocking button is fixedly mounted on the end of the locking block. The outer wall of the unlocking button is provided with a slider, and the outer wall of the slider is provided with a return spring. The outer wall of the fixing plate is provided with a sliding groove, and the outer wall of the mounting plate is provided with a locking groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the card block has an L-shaped cross-section and an inclined outer wall at the end of the card block. The card blocks are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the fixing plate. The card blocks are located on the outer wall of the fixing plate that is close to the mounting plate. The inner wall of the card slot is in contact with the outer wall of the card block. The thickness of the unlock button is the same as the thickness of the fixing plate, and the unlock button is slidably connected to the fixing plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the sliders are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the unlock button, and the thickness of the sliders is less than the thickness of the fixed plate. The end of the reset spring away from the slider is in contact with the inner wall of the slide groove, and the inner wall of the slide groove is in contact with the outer wall of the slider and the unlock button.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover is mounted on the outer wall of the fixing plate by a torsion spring. When the electrical connector is not in use, the dust cover can cover the entire fixing plate and the connector body, effectively preventing dust, rain, sand and other pollutants from entering the interior of the connector. This greatly reduces the probability of failures such as poor contact and short circuits caused by environmental factors, and significantly improves the stability and service life of the electrical connector in complex outdoor environments.

[0015] 2. Through the cooperative design of the rotating cover, limiting block and limiting groove, the dust cover provides basic protection for the connector body, while the rotating cover can further seal and protect the end of the connector body. The dust cover can be opened and closed by rotating the handle, which is simple and quick to operate. At the same time, the U-shaped rotating cover fits tightly with the end of the connector body, further enhancing the dustproof and waterproof effect.

[0016] 3. Through the coordinated action of the locking block, unlocking button, slider, and return spring in the fixing component, compared with the traditional bolt fixing method, the electrical connector and the mounting plate can be quickly disassembled and assembled. Pressing the unlocking button will cause the locking block to disengage from the slot, making it easy to disassemble the electrical connector. During installation, the locking block will automatically engage with the slot under the action of the return spring to complete the fixing, which significantly improves the installation efficiency and facilitates later maintenance and replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector body, dust cover, rotating cover, and handle of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connector body, fixing plate, limiting groove and unlocking button of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the dust cover, rotating cover, and limiting block of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the dust cover of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the mounting plate of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the fixing plate of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the unlocking button, locking block, slider, and reset spring of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 101. Slot; 2. Connector body; 201. Limiting slot; 3. Fixing plate; 301. Slide groove; 4. Dust cover; 5. Rotating cover; 501. Handle; 502. Limiting block; 503. Groove; 6. Raised ring; 7. Locking block; 701. Unlock button; 702. Slider; 703. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-5 This utility model provides the following technical solution: an outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover, comprising a mounting plate 1, a connector body 2 disposed on the outer wall of the mounting plate 1, and a fixing plate 3 fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the connector body 2. The outer wall of the fixing plate 3 is provided with a protective component for protecting the connector body 2, and the protective component includes a dust cover 4 mounted on the outer wall of the fixing plate 3 with a torsion spring. A rotating cover 5 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the dust cover 4, and a limiting block 502 is provided on the inner wall of the rotating cover 5. A limiting groove 201 is formed on the outer wall of the connector body 2, and a handle 501 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the rotating cover 5. The connector bodies 2 are arranged in an array on the outer wall of the mounting plate 1. The outer wall of the fixing plate 3 is in contact with the outer wall of the mounting plate 1. The dust cover 4 covers the entire fixing plate 3, and the inner wall of the dust cover 4 is flush with the fixing plate 3. The outer walls are fitted together. The rotating cover 5 is located in the middle of the dust cover 4, and the cross-section of the rotating cover 5 is U-shaped. The inner wall of the rotating cover 5 is fitted together with the outer wall of the connector body 2. The outer wall of the rotating cover 5 has a groove 503, and the groove 503 is circular. The middle of the dust cover 4 has a protruding ring 6, and the outer wall of the protruding ring 6 is fitted together with the inner wall of the groove 503. The handle 501 is located on the outer wall of the rotating cover 5 away from the connector body 2, and the cross-section of the handle 501 is rectangular. Two sets of limiting blocks 502 are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the rotating cover 5, and the thickness of the limiting blocks 502 is less than the length of the rotating cover 5. The limiting groove 201 has an L-shaped cross-section, and the limiting groove 201 is set at an equal angle at the end of the connector body 2, and the inner wall of the limiting groove 201 is fitted together with the outer wall of the limiting block 502.

[0021] When the electrical connector is needed, manually turn the handle 501 to rotate the cover 5, causing the limiting block 502 to rotate within the limiting groove 201. Then, under the action of the torsion spring, the dust cover 4 automatically opens, separating the limiting block 502 from the limiting groove 201, allowing the connector to be inserted or removed. After use, close the dust cover 4, tightly covering the fixing plate 3 and the connector body 2, forming the first protective barrier against large dust particles and rainwater. Subsequently, rotate the handle 501 on the cover 5 to move the cover 5 relative to the protective groove 201. The dust cover 4 rotates, causing the limiting block 502 on the inner wall of the rotating cover 5 to slide along the limiting groove 201 at the end of the connector body 2. When the limiting block 502 slides to the end of the limiting groove 201, the rotating cover 5 fits tightly against the end of the connector body 2, forming a sealing structure between the rotating cover 5 and the end of the connector body 2. At the same time, the convex ring 6 in the middle of the dust cover 4 cooperates with the annular groove 503 on the outer wall of the rotating cover 5, which not only ensures the stability of the rotation of the rotating cover 5 but also further enhances the sealing performance, forming a second protective barrier to effectively prevent fine dust from entering the inside of the connector.

[0022] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 6-8 Based on Embodiment 1, the following specific structure is also disclosed: The outer wall of the fixing plate 3 is provided with a fixing assembly for fixing the connector body 2. The fixing assembly includes a locking block 7 slidably mounted on the outer wall of the fixing plate 3, and an unlocking button 701 is fixedly mounted at the end of the locking block 7. The outer wall of the unlocking button 701 is provided with a slider 702, and the outer wall of the slider 702 is provided with a return spring 703. A groove 301 is formed on the outer wall of the fixing plate 3, and a slot 101 is formed on the outer wall of the mounting plate 1. The locking block 7 has an L-shaped cross-section, and the outer wall at the end of the locking block 7 is beveled. Furthermore, the locking blocks 7 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the fixing plate 3. The locking blocks 7 are located on the outer wall of the fixing plate 3 close to the mounting plate 1. The inner wall of the slot 101 is in contact with the outer wall of the locking blocks 7. The thickness of the unlocking button 701 is the same as the thickness of the fixing plate 3, and the unlocking button 701 is slidably connected to the fixing plate 3. The slider 702 is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the unlocking button 701, and the thickness of the slider 702 is less than the thickness of the fixing plate 3. The end of the return spring 703 away from the slider 702 is in contact with the inner wall of the slide groove 301. The inner wall of the slide groove 301 is in contact with the outer wall of the slider 702 and the unlocking button 701.

[0023] When installing the connector body 2, align the outer wall locking block 7 of the fixing plate 3 with the outer wall locking groove 101 of the mounting plate 1, and continue to push the fixing plate 3. Under the action of the inclined surface, the locking block 7 gradually retracts into the fixing plate 3. When the fixing plate 3 is completely attached to the mounting plate 1, the locking block 7 is aligned with the locking groove 101 on the mounting plate 1. The return spring 703 releases elastic potential energy to push the locking block 7 into the locking groove 101, completing the quick fixing of the electrical connector. When disassembling, simply press the unlock button 701 again to disengage the locking block 7 from the locking groove 101, and the connector body 2 can be easily removed. The whole process does not require the use of additional tools, and the operation is simple and quick, greatly improving the efficiency of installation and maintenance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover, comprising a mounting plate (1), wherein a connector body (2) is disposed on the outer wall of the mounting plate (1), and a fixing plate (3) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the connector body (2), characterized in that: The outer wall of the fixing plate (3) is provided with a protective component for protecting the connector body (2), and the protective component includes a dust cover (4) with a torsion spring installed on the outer wall of the fixing plate (3), and a rotating cover (5) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the dust cover (4), and a limiting block (502) is provided on the inner wall of the rotating cover (5). A limiting groove (201) is opened on the outer wall of the connector body (2), and a handle (501) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the rotating cover (5). The outer wall of the fixing plate (3) is provided with a fixing component for fixing the connector body (2).

2. The outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector body (2) is arranged in an array on the outer wall of the mounting plate (1), the outer wall of the fixing plate (3) is in contact with the outer wall of the mounting plate (1), the dust cover (4) covers the entire fixing plate (3), and the inner wall of the dust cover (4) is in contact with the outer wall of the fixing plate (3).

3. An outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating cover (5) is located in the middle of the dust cover (4), and the cross section of the rotating cover (5) is U-shaped. The inner wall of the rotating cover (5) is in contact with the outer wall of the connector body (2). The outer wall of the rotating cover (5) is provided with a groove (503), and the groove (503) is in a circular shape.

4. An outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dust cover (4) has a raised ring (6) in the middle, and the outer wall of the raised ring (6) fits against the inner wall of the groove (503). The handle (501) is located on the outer wall of the rotating cover (5) away from the connector body (2), and the handle (501) has a rectangular cross-section.

5. An outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of limiting blocks (502) are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the rotating cover (5), and the thickness of the limiting blocks (502) is less than the length of the rotating cover (5). The limiting groove (201) has an L-shaped cross-section and is set at an equal angle at the end of the connector body (2). The inner wall of the limiting groove (201) is in contact with the outer wall of the limiting block (502).

6. An outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component includes a locking block (7) that is slidably mounted on the outer wall of the fixing plate (3), and an unlocking button (701) is fixedly mounted at the end of the locking block (7). The outer wall of the unlocking button (701) is provided with a slider (702), and the outer wall of the slider (702) is provided with a reset spring (703). The outer wall of the fixing plate (3) is provided with a sliding groove (301), and the outer wall of the mounting plate (1) is provided with a locking groove (101).

7. An outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: The card block (7) has an L-shaped cross-section and an inclined outer wall at the end of the card block (7). The card block (7) is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the fixing plate (3). The card block (7) is located on the outer wall of the fixing plate (3) close to the mounting plate (1). The inner wall of the card slot (101) is in contact with the outer wall of the card block (7). The thickness of the unlock button (701) is the same as the thickness of the fixing plate (3), and the unlock button (701) is slidably connected to the fixing plate (3).

8. An outdoor electrical connector with a dust cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: The slider (702) is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the unlock button (701), and the thickness of the slider (702) is less than the thickness of the fixing plate (3). The end of the reset spring (703) away from the slider (702) is in contact with the inner wall of the slide groove (301), and the inner wall of the slide groove (301) is in contact with the outer wall of the slider (702) and the unlock button (701).

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